NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the state, hosted a Transplant Growth Collaboration meeting that brought together C-suite and senior leaders from transplant centers and hospitals from throughout the region, including all six New Jersey transplant centers. The forum focused on identifying solutions to overcome challenges, highlighting proven strategies that have improved patient outcomes, and developing innovative approaches to increase the number of lifesaving transplants. New Jersey is the first state in the nation to convene multiple collaboration meetings of this kind, underscoring its role as a leader in advancing organ donation and transplantation.
Pictured here at the Transplant Growth Collaboration are (left-to-right) Christine Tenore of NJ Sharing Network; Ahmed Nassar, MD, of Henry Ford Health; Dan Stanton of AdventHealth Transplant Institute; Mary Albers of AdventHealth Transplant Institute; Dennis Wagner of Yes And Leadership, LLC; Christine Palms of Virtua Health; Carolyn M. Welsh of NJ Sharing Network; Alyssa D’Addio of NJ Sharing Network; and Chris Zinner of Accenture. (PHOTO CREDIT – Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
“Bringing together healthcare leaders from across New Jersey to collaborate and share best practices is ultimately about one goal – saving more lives,” said Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network. “By working together, our state is leading the way in creating a model of partnership that not only strengthens transplantation here in New Jersey but can also inspire similar efforts nationwide.”
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), more than 100,000 Americans – including nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents – are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. One organ and tissue donor can save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of over 75 others. To learn more, get involved, and register as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org.